BeasyTrans Easy Transfer System, Original, Transfer Board For Automobiles, Cars

My husband found out about the Beasey board when he was an inpatient at a physical therapy rehab center. He was more comfortable with the size and shape of the Beasey board than with the standard wooden transfer board. The Beasey board's extra length provides added security especially when the patient is just learning to transfer from bed to wheelchair. The sliding disk facilitates the move while still requiring the patient to use his/her muscles to make the transfer. He highly recommends the Beasey board. It is more expensive than the traditional wooden board and Medicare does not pay for the Beasey board. It is worth the additional cost!

Recently becoming wheelchair bound due to significant loss of feeling and use of my legs is life changing in a very bad way. This tool allows me to transfer from bed to wheelchair; wheelchair to recliner, etc. Mostly, I use it with some help, but not much. Core and upper body strength are important. the medium was the right size choice for me. The long one might be needed to transfer to/from a car. The ideal situation is to transfer high to low but the reverse is possible. Sometimes my clothing allows me to slip off the seat part. Some resistant material on the seat might help. This definitely increases my independence and protects my care giver. Im a small older woman so It’s a bit heavy. I think it will fit in the back pocket of my wheelchair. But a backpack might be needed if you don’t have someone to carry it. Use with supervision and help with stability is recommended.

My occupational therapist told me about this product, and it seemed superior to the wooden transfer board most commonly used. But at a cost of $240, it seems a bit too long, too fancy, and a simple wooden board will do the job. Sadly, I cannot return it.

So, we got this for a family member who has dementia and has stopped being able to transfer herself. Unfortunately, we had to return it because she got too wiggly and we were scared of her falling off.All that said, the board itself was not the concern, it was my family member. The birder was super sturdy and a VERY easy glide. I think if you were using this to help someone who is more cooperative, it would be a huge help.

Was very heavy and not as easy to use as I had hoped

Yes, this is a little spendy but if you have someone in need of a slide board this is well worth the money. My mom needed this after a partial leg amputation, and if you learn how to use it, it makes the transfer go so much smoother for the person. Like a slide board thought, you do need to learn how to use it properly or you will be frustrated. What i found though is if the individual using it does not have a lot of strength due to whatever they have going on, you can assist better with this by gently pushing the disk under them while they hoist a little to move along. Whereas with a slide board (this is considered a glide board) there really is no way to help in assisting them along.

As a simple transfer from wheelchair to chair of the same height it is ok. I purchased this product to transfer from a wheelchair to a built in seat in a shower and back again. I was not able to get it to effectively slide going in and after the shower due to the wetness it was dangerous to use it because it slid too much {the entire board slid not just the small rotating seat} I would send it back but I did not realize there is a no return policy on this item. I should have read the previous comments from others who were stuck with an item that is overpriced for just simple transfers.

Not worth the money. To big to handle.Nor able to use it.